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Mitsubishi, the brand once known among enthusiasts for its high-performance Lancer Evolution sport compact, is now hanging on for dear life in the U.S. market. Central to its comeback strategy is sales of its crossover models, and the anchor in its crossover lineup is the three-row Outlander. Handsomely inoffensive, the Outlander has a lot to offer buyers who are simply shopping on the basis of a checklist. It’s one of the lowest-cost seven-passenger SUVs and received a top crash score in IIHS testing. However, the third row should only be considered habitable by pre-teens. The interior is visually attractive, and the Outlander’s touchscreen interface is relatively straightforward and feature-rich. However, those expecting an engaging driving experience should look elsewhere. The base 2.4L I-4 delivers just-adequate power. A 224hp 3.0L V-6 is optional, which improves acceleration, but neither model will get enthusiasts’ hearts racing. The 2016 model will feature a fairly comprehensive refresh and, ultimately, the U.S. market may get a plug-in hybrid model.

Not exactly sure of the wisdom of calling your vehicle an Outlander. Kinda like calling it Stranger.

Fresh from its entry in our annual SUV of the Year competition, Mitsubishi sent us a 2014 Silver Metallic Outlander to join our long-term fleet. Mitsubishi promises the Outlander has been redone inside and out, including some significant safety and design work.

On the outside, a more traditional front replaces the large snub-nosed rectangular grille with a less severe horizontal intake and a cool futuristic logo reminiscent of the Atari logo. Overall, the designers have gone with a more rounded aesthetic, eliminating the Outlander's formerly angular look. An editor at our SUV of the Year competition called its design Land Rover-esque, which can easily be seen in the vehicle's profile.

Our AWD, seven-passenger Outlander comes to us with a base price tag of $26,620. We added the $6100 SE Touring package, which includes options to enhance comfort, entertainment, and safety, including a touch-screen navigation system with real-time traffic, power sunroof, heated leather seats, and a 710-watt Rockford Fosgate premium sound system that's Bluetooth audio compatible and offers a Sirius Radio subscription.

"Not exactly sure of the wisdom of calling your vehicle an Outlander. Kinda like calling it Stranger."

Combined with the already standard anti-lock braking system, active stability control, side, front, and knee airbags, the SE Touring package bolsters the Outlander's safety bona fides by adding Lane Departure Warning, Adaptive Cruise Control, and Forward Collision Mitigation systems. Safety is a prime selling point for the new Outlander, and during the coming year, we'll let you know how safe these features make us feel.

Our Outlander's 2.4-liter I-4 puts out 166 hp and 162 lb-ft of torque for a leisurely 9.1-second 0-60 time and a 17.0-second quarter mile at 82.6 mph. At a curb weight of 3538 pounds, the Outlander was able to stop from 60 mph in a relatively curt 116 feet. Obviously, it's not a powerful engine, but we hope it's sufficient to make our year with the Japanese SUV a pleasant and convenient, if not thrilling, experience.

After seeing the 2014 Mitsubishi Outlander in person for the first time at the 2012 Los Angeles Auto Show, we were a bit let down by the deliberately conservative turn in styling Mitsubishi took with the new model.

It may not have the same popularity and notoriety as the Daytona 500 or Indy 500, but the Pikes Peak International Hillclimb is the second-oldest motor race series in the U.S. after the Indianapolis 500. The 2014 Mitsubishi Outlander is the official safety vehicle of the 91st Pikes Peak Internationa

Debuting at the Mitsubishi stand at the 2012 L.A. Auto Show will be the new U.S.-spec 2014 Outlander crossover along with the 2013 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport Limited Edition. The new crossover not only wears a new face, but it's also been equipped with a new engine.

Mitsubishi first revealed the third-generation 2013 Mitsubishi Outlander earlier this year at the Geneva Motor Show, announcing a pair of four-cylinder engines for European-market versions of the new SUV in the process.

Mitsubishi is embarking on an advertising campaign to show off its advanced S-AWC (Super-All-Wheel-Control) system, which is currently one of the most advanced features offered on the Mitsubishi Outlander Sport and Outlander crossovers.

Timed just after the European-model Mitsubishi ASX compact crossover made its debut at the 2010 Geneva Motor Show today, the Japanese automaker has dropped the first official details and photos of the North American version, to be called the 2011 Outlander Sport

5 months and 9247 miles -- Mike Connor spent time in the Outlander after an extended stay in the Tucson and notes, "After taking our Tucson on a 1000-mile drive, I really appreciate having a V-6 in this Mitsu."

Mitsubishi will bring its all-new compact crossover, the ASX, to this year's Geneva Motor Show in March, the automaker announced today. The ASX is the European-spec version of the upcoming RVR small crossover that's scheduled for release in Japan next month.